Ardenwood Elementary School

Here are some Halloween ideas from California PTA:

https://youtu.be/9It8Ih-ac0I Thank you all for participating in PTA’s October community engagement activity! I really enjoyed going through everyone’s pumpkin designs and seeing what amazing artists we have at the school. Your children are so talented! I have already notified the raffle winners, but I wanted to hand out something to EVERYONE that participated. So, this Monday (November 2) from 9am - 3pm I will have a small Halloween goodie bag for ALL students who partic...ipated to pick up. This time around I’m not attaching individual names to each goodie bag, we’ll just go on the honor code and hope people only pick up if they had a participant in this challenge and only one goodie bag per student submission. All items will be laid inside the school gates near where teachers put out work for students to drop off and pick up. Email me at [email protected] if you have any trouble finding your student’s prize. We hope to see your students’ names again for our next community engagement activity! Note I will only be setting these out on Monday ONLY as I have to pick them up each day to make sure they don’t fall victim to the weather. If you cannot pick them up on Monday, email me and I’ll coordinate a different drop off for you and your child. Also, a note that these goody bags have a few candy treats in them (all nut-free) since they’re for Halloween. If you would prefer not to pick one up for your child, we understand! Happy Halloween! Ellen Tillman PTA President

Hi Ardenwood Families, We hope you enjoyed your weekend! Red Ribbon Week starts on Monday, October 26th - October 31st and the poster/t-shirt/slogan contest entries are due on Sunday, November 1st. This is a great way for students to show their Dragon spirit on how to be happy, brave and drug free....Continue reading

Celebrate Red Ribbon Week! https://special-fusd-ca.schoolloop.com/pf4/cms2/view_page

Join FUSD Board candidates virtually on Friday, October 23rd at 5:30pm. RSVP at https://tinyurl.com/FCPTAAdvocacy

Are you receiving the weekly PTA newsletter? Read the newsletter to find out about PTA events this week: https://share.peachjar.com/flyers/1038010/districts/5199

Have you listened to our National PTA’s podcast? https://notesfromthebackpack.libsyn.com

If you ordered a yearbook last school year, you can pick up next week at Deep Creek Park, located at 33850 Emilia Lane (behind Ardenwood Elementary School), Fremont, CA 94555 after signing up your selected time. PTA is encouraging parents/guardians to pick up for other families as long as they designate on the sign up genius which student's yearbook(s) are being picked up so PTA can accurately track yearbook pickups. Please wear a mask and practice social distancing during pickup. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0e4fadab22a5fa7-yearbook

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What to know what’s going on at Ardenwood? Become a PTA member and receive our weekly newsletter. Here is this week’s newsletter: https://ardenwoodpta.membershiptoolkit.com//01951-20200917

PTA’s first virtual event - CHALK THE WALK! Join PTA's September Virtual Activity - Chalk to the Walk! Here's how to participate: Use one or more of Ardenwood's Eight Great Traits to draw or write encouraging and positive messages and drawings on your driveway or sidewalk with chalk. Submit your Chalk Walk photos via email by Friday, September 25, 2020, to [email protected]... Three randomly selected participating students per grade level will win Ardenwood's spirit wear! Here's the list of Ardenwood’s Eight Great Traits. All submitted photos should be of artwork ONLY (no children in photos). All photos will be compiled into a slide show and shared on Facebook and Membership Toolkit. Submitting a photo gives consent for us to post artwork on these platforms. If the weather doesn’t permit outside drawings, students may draw a picture on paper instead. All entries must be submitted on or before Friday, September 25, 2020. If you have questions, please contact: [email protected] https://special-fusd-ca.schoolloop.com/pf4/cms2/view_page

Here are great ways to help our Dragons Go Green: https://www.kidscoopnews.org/digital-edition/

Have you CHALKED YOUR WALK YET? ENTRIES DUE THIS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25th to [email protected]

Wondering why you should join PTA? Find out from our President..... https://special-fusd-ca.schoolloop.com/pf4/cms2/view_page

Join PTA for our 1st Virtual PTA meeting on Tuesday, September 1st at 7pm. RSVP by emailing [email protected] by Monday, August 31st. We look forward to virtually seeing you on Tuesday, September 1st at 7pm. https://facebook.com/events/s/pta-virtual-meeting/2645784109014949/?ti=icl

Please RSVP to attend our 1st virtual PTA meeting on Tuesday, September 1st at 7pm. RSVP by emailing [email protected] by Monday, August 31st.

Ardenwood PTA welcomes all of our families to the 2020-2021 school year! Please read the welcome letter from our PTA President, Ellen Tillman. We would love for all Ardenwood families to join PTA this year! To join PTA, go to https://ardenwoodpta.membershiptoolkit.com/login. We look forward to meeting you at our 1st virtual PTA meeting on Tuesday, September 1st at 7pm.... https://special-fusd-ca.schoolloop.com/pf4/cms2/view_page

FUSD Survey | Encuesta | | CLICK HERE PLEASE HELP Please assist FUSD by completing this survey regarding distance learning for the upcoming school year. The survey will be open through Friday, August 7. The purpose of this survey is to gather feedback from FUSD stakeholders for the development of the Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan (LCP) that must be adopted by September 30, 2020. The input of students, families, and staff will be included in the LCP. The LCP will be presented to the FUSD Board of Trustees at meetings in September. All responses will be kept confidential. https://fusd-ca.schoolloop.com/pf4/cms2/news_themed_display

FUSS Announcement: Techno-gear is offering FUSD students the ability to borrow laptops for free on a first come, first serve basis. For more information, visit: https://www.fuss4schools.org/fuss-community-bulletin-board/

July 17, 2020 Today, Governor Gavin Newsom laid out his plan for schools across California to physically open or close as the 2020-21 school year approaches. This plan centers on local data and existing metrics to determine if our students and staff can return to classrooms for a new school year. The Governor’s plan and the California Department of Public Health’s updated guidance offer some much-needed clarity for our communities and aid our educational leaders in their deci...sion-making as the 2020-21 school year begins. Until Alameda County is off the State Monitoring List for 14 consecutive days, all Alameda County schools may only provide distance learning to their students. https://mailchi.mp//alameda-county-education-public-health

The FUSD board decided last week to start the 2020-21 school year under a distance learning model. The board also provided direction that distance learning would remain in place based on the following: Alameda County has seen no new cases for 7 days; Reevaluate at that time and hold a new discussion; Propose exemptions to the distance learning model were asked to be brought before the board for approval.... The board’s ultimate goal is to return students to campus and continue their work in the classroom. Unfortunately, at this time we do not feel this can be done in a manner that provides an appropriate level of safety for students, teachers and staff. We will spend this time leading up to the start of the school year identifying resources and services to assist families as we move forward. https://fusd-ca.schoolloop.com/pf4/cms2/news_themed_display

Virtual Discover Math Together Summer Sessions: Register for these free sessions at https://zoom.us//regi/tJIpdu2hrjsoHdR3fK1JHCdWmLleRZ6kV2QW

2020-2021 School Learning Options Please Provide Feedback by 7/8: FUSD has posted their recommendations for school opening in 2020-2021. It's 14.4 on the agenda for the Wednesday, July 8, 2020 school board meeting. Staff is recommending a hybrid model and 14.3 on the agenda is to reinstate the custodial staff that had been laid off. ... There are 2 different proposals for how to do hybrid - details at this link: http://go.boarddocs.com/ca/fremont/Board.nsf/goto The first hybrid option has students in 3 cohorts with each cohort going to school 1 day a week. The other option has students divided into 3 cohorts where 2 cohorts attend school 2 days a week and 1 cohort does full distance learning. If you wish to voice opinions/concerns about the proposals, FUSD will be accepting public comments till 3pm on July 8, 2020 at this link: https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSeAsu603Om7Mw6FhF/viewform

If you haven’t filled out the Fremont Council PTA Survey about school re-opening, please do. This is not the same survey sent by the school district and we need to ensure our feedback is heard and considered. Thank you! https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLScven38kip1IL/formResponse

Ardenwood PTA Final meeting for school year notice: There will be a PTA meeting on June 2nd at 7pm where we will hold our elections. The general rule followed by PTA is whoever wants to attend fills up a form and then a meeting invite is sent. ... Here is the form to be filled out: https://forms.gle/JYtR4fRUkhD9vStE8 We look forward to seeing you virtually at our final 2019-2020 PTA meeting this year! Your Ardenwood PTA

If you or anyone you know is in need of food, please contact the Sikh Food Pantry for a weekly box of food delivery. https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSfGA8B4StuTtMJPRb/viewform

Thank you to our teachers for educating our students! We appreciate everything you do to encourage learning!

Celebrate our teachers virtually this week during Teacher Appreciation Week. Here are some suggestions:

OFFICERS INCREASE PATROLS AT FREMONT SCHOOLS Officers have increased patrols at Fremont schools after criminal groups continue to target the empty campuses. Ov...er the last several weeks, Officers have arrested three separate groups for various crimes on these campuses. We are asking for area residents to continue reporting any suspicious activity that they may see at these schools. This includes people on campus in the middle of the night, subjects using flashlights, sounds of broken glass or forced entry, as well as any sounding alarms. Despite the new Judicial Council of California orders to cite and release the majority of "low-level" offenders, our officers will continue to enforce all laws and protect our community. In response to these orders effect on our ability to fight crime, one of our Patrol Watch Commanders (Lt. Eric Tang) told his shift: "We'll arrest these suspects 5 times a day in order to keep our community safe if we need to."

Even for adults, it can be tough to recognize that what we feel as irritability, difficulty focusing, insomnia or changes in appetite can actually be signs that... our bodies are feeling the effects of stress. For kids, no matter the age, their brains and bodies are even more vulnerable to the harmful effects of stress than adults, and most often, they aren’t able recognize or verbalize it. Stress in kids may show up differently than stress in adults does. To help parents and caregivers manage stress related to COVID-19, the California Surgeon General has published a guide to help you understand what to look out for and what you can do to protect your family’s health. The guide includes information about: o Keeping an eye out for stress in kids. o Planning tools to reduce stress for kids. o Strategies for stress reduction. You can access the California Surgeon General’s Playbook: Stress Relief for Caregivers and Kids during COVID-19 by visiting https://go.usa.gov/xvKAH See more

To celebrate the art, creativity, and resiliency of Fremont students, the City of Fremont Human Services Department, Youth and Family Services Division in partn...ership with Fremont Unified School District, is hosting the third annual Children Mental Health Awareness Virtual Art Competition. This year’s theme is Sharing Feelings and Hope. Students are encouraged to participate through drawing, painting, collage, photography, sculpture, creative writing, or short film. This year, students are being asked to submit their entries digitally. Finalists will be announced on Thursday, May 7, in honor of Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day. The deadline to submit art is next Friday, April 24. For more information about the art competition or event visit www.Fremont.gov/ArtCompetition

FUSS continues to provide lunch to our students during spring break. Please see the locations open this week below: FUSS Lunch Distribution Sites Open Until 4/17/2020 for Now: Subway (1980 Driscoll Road): M-F, 12pm 2pm... Milk and Honey Cafe (34265 Fremont Blvd): M-F, 12pm 2pm Bombay Pizza House (4922 Paseo Padre Pkwy): M-F, 12pm 2pm Curry Pizza House (39070 Fremont Blvd): M-F, 12 2pm Joe’s Corner (37713 Niles Blvd, #2946): Tu Sun, 11am 2pm See more

Yearbook orders are due today, Sunday, April 12th - no exceptions. Please your online order today: https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/LookupJob

Ardenwood PTA is organizing a drive to collect hygiene supplies for our school. Please consider donating hand sanitizers, wipes, tissues and hand soap(preferably unscented). Please mark these with your kid’s room number and drop these off to the front office. Thank you for your help in keeping our school safe and healthy.

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Golden Sneaker Contest starts February 24th!

A friendly reminder to please observe our volunteer crossing guards and STOP when they have their STOP SIGNS raised. Today, a parent driven car drove through the crosswalk while our parent volunteer crossing guard was helping students cross the street. Luckily, no one was injured, thanks to our quick thinking crossing guard. Please STOP when requested so that all students can arrive to school safely. Please allocate enough time to drive slowly and safely to drop your student(...s) off at school, and park only in designated parking spots to drop your student(s) off, not in the the middle of the street or our neighbors driveways. Thank you!

On Tuesday, February 4th, Ann Crosbie will be attending our PTA meeting to discuss the parcel tax. Please join us at 7pm in the MPR.

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Hi Ardenwood Families, We hope you had an enjoyable Thanksgiving break! This week we have several events at Ardenwood: School Safety Meeting- tonight, Tuesday, December 3rd at 6pm in the MPR Family Movie Night is Friday, December 6th at 6:15pm. RSVP using the link provided... FUSD School Calendar Survey-due Friday, December 6th. The district is conducting a survey to to look at possible school year changes that will affect all students in the district. One change includes finishing the junior/middle and high school first semester before winter break. As a result, school will start earlier for all students. This survey will ask all of the stakeholders: Students, Parents, and Staff to provide input. The following prompts identify possible start dates, breaks, and the end-time of the school year. California Ed. Code 46208 requires that there be 180 school days. Have a great week! Your Ardenwood PTA https://mobile.twitter.com/Ardenwood//1201663872752472064 https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLScGKeTAKSPsgnhfvJ/viewform https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSegbKYEUyp3fQa95p/viewform

The week before Thanksgiving Break is Parent-Teacher Conferences. This week is extra busy for our staff, as they stay late meeting with all of us to discuss our children's progress and needs. To show our appreciation for their hard work, PTA is putting together a potluck lunch for them on Thursday, November 21. We will be served a variety of soups, a salad bar, and assorted breads and rolls, along with drinks and desserts. If you can sign up to bring any items, we would g...reatly appreciate it! All items can be dropped off in the office on Thursday, November 21 at morning drop-off time (8:00-9:00am). In addition to the potluck lunch, we are asking for donations of snacks and drinks that parents can drop off on Monday, November 18 so teachers and staff have something to grab quickly from the staff lounge as they work late into the evening for conferences. Please drop off those items in the office on Monday, November 18 at morning drop-off time (8:00-9:00am). Thank you! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0e4fadab22a5fa7-teacher3

Just a friendly reminder the Halloween Parade is this morning at 8:40am. To figure out the best viewing area, please review the Costume Parade Map. http://ardenwood-fusd-ca.schoolloop.com//80230396648551177 ... Support Ardenwood PTA and order your pie today! https://special-fusd-ca.schoolloop.com//731385857970377209 Parent-Teacher Conferences are just around the corner. Don't forget that you can also schedule a meeting with your child's science teacher: Mrs. Varma (Primary) at https://signup.com/go/uvHDKnE Dr. Hawkins (Intermediate) at https://signupgenius.com/go/8050544a8ac2caaf58-scicence Happy Halloween! Your Ardenwood PTA

Red Ribbon Week starts Wednesday, October 23rd!

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PTA Meeting Tuesday, October 1st at 7pm